High school football coach reinstated after winning $1.7 million settlement

Joseph Kennedy was terminated from his high school football coaching position after he continued to conduct post-game prayers with students.

Kennedy is now set to receive $1.7 million after the Bremerton School Board in Washington state accepted a settlement. He will also get his job back starting this upcoming season.

The school board's decision follows the Supreme Court’s ruling in June that Kennedy’s prayer groups were protected by the First Amendment.

Kennedy’s attorney mentioned that the coach is expected to go back to Bremerton to resume his football duties.

"Mr. Kennedy will be an assistant football coach for Bremerton High School for the 2023 season," the district said on its official website.

School officials also noted that Kennedy's attorneys would be paid in interest-free installments over three fiscal years.... (Read more)

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